Program Overview
The Talent Development and Creativity at University of Groningen is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Talent Development and Creativity programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Talent Development and Creativity programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Multivariate Models
- Repeated Measures
- Talent Development and Creativity
- Coaching
- Master Thesis
- Complexity, Dynamics and Development
- Talent Development and Creativity in Practice
- Competence and Motivation
- Creativity and Innovation in Organisations
- Milestones and Talent in Development
- Test Construction
- Aging at Work and Career Development
- Talent Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Knowledge minimum
Applicants should have qualifications that justify the expectation of successful completion of the programme in due time. These qualifications include knowledge and experience in relevant theories, statistics and experience with statistical software packages. Please be aware of our high level of statistics during the bachelor psychology programme and subsequent to this the required high level of statistics in our master Psychology programme.
Previous education
Applicants require a Bachelor\'s degree in Psychology or an equivalent competence in terms of:
- Knowledge of disciplinary subjects in psychology and their applications,
- Good skills in designing psychological research and reporting it,
- Solid knowledge of methods of data collection and statistical analysis,
- An analytical and critical attitude enabling you to assess scientific information,
- Motivation to acquire knowledge and skills at a postgraduate level
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
